Service Manual

Steering
and Brakes
Rev. A
Reelmaster 5200-D/5400-D Steering and BrakesPage 7 - 15
Steering Cylinder
Removal
1. Engage the parking brakes, lower the cutting units to
the ground, turn the engine OFF and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the steering
cylinder. Put caps or plugs on all the fittings and hoses
to prevent contamination.
Note: To ease reassembly, tag each of the hoses to
show their correct position on the steering cylinder.
3. Remove the steering cylinder as follows:
A. (2WD) Remove the lock nut and capscrew secur-
ing the rod end of the cylinder to the steering pivot
(Fig. 17).
B. Remove the lock nut and capscrew securing the
barrel end of the cylinder to the rear axle. Remove
the steering cylinder.
A. (4WD Unit Serial No. 80001 - 99999) Remove the
lock nut, capscrew, and thrust washers securing the
rod end of the cylinder to the steering arm. (Fig. 18).
B. Remove the capscrew securing the pivot pin to
the cylinder support, and remove the pivot pin and
thrust washers. Remove the steering cylinder.
A. (4WD Unit Serial No. 200000001 & Up) Remove
the retaining ring securing the rod end of the cylinder
to the bevel gear case (Fig. 19).
B. Remove the retaining ring securing the barrel end
of the cylinder to the cylinder mounting bracket. Re-
move the steering cylinder.
1. Steering cylinder 2. Locknut and capscrew
Figure 17
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2
2
1. Capscrew
2. Thrust washer
3. Steering cylinder
4. Steering Arm
5. Pivot Pin
6. Cylinder support
Figure 18
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2
3
4
5
6
2
2
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1. Steering cylinder 2. Retaining ring
Figure 19
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